FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Gorrie Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Gorrie Small Business Loans
Gorrie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Gorrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Gorrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.